Jarryd Hayne returns to the fullback hot seat, with Tyrone Roberts moving to the bench and John Olive coming in at centre. Kevin Proctor (hamstring) returns in the back row, with Morgan Boyle moving to the bench and Karl Lawton (shoulder, season) out.

Andrew McCullough (knee, season) is replaced at hooker by Ben Hunt, with Kodi Nikorima coming in at halfback. David Mead replaces Jonus Pearson on the wing. Corey Oates (staph infection) has been included in the reserves.

Lloyd Perrett joins the interchange for Addin Fonua-Blake (suspension, round 23). The Sea Eagles have reversed their late change from last week, with Shaun Lane named to start in the back row and Lewis Brown dropping back to the bench. Brad Parker scores a bench spot in front of Cameron Cullen.

Unchanged 17, but expect plenty of action on game day. Victor Radley has been named at hooker despite a suspected broken hand. Jake Friend (broken hand) has been included in the reserves. Boyd Cordner (calf/knee) misses out again.

Leilani Latu (broken jaw, season) is out, replaced by Moses Leota in the starting side. Matt Moylan (hamstring) and Dean Whare (broken jaw) could both return to the top grade after being named in the reserves. Whare made a strong comeback through NSW Cup last week.